Hi Jen, just these are wonderful suggestions and for me as a Madeiran girl it is an honor to see my island represented here :)) however, just a small correction on the image shown ..That is not Porto Moniz but it's a different beach in the island capital, called Doca do Cavacas. Both beaches are incredibly gorgeous and breathtaking and similar, however Porto Moniz lava rock pools are much bigger and are located to the North of the island. Have a look at it ! Thank you for promoting Madeia. XOXO

Spent two days in the paradise of Jericoacoara laying around in the hammocks over the water and eating the best ceviche at the Samba Rock. All of this after three days hiking in the Lençois Maranhenses (a sand desert with countless lakes of pure blue water, you should like it). Definitely one of the best places I've ever seen!